Australian English Meaning of hobbyhorse

Hobbyhorse

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Definitions and Meaning of hobbyhorse in English

Wordnet

hobbyhorse (n)

a topic to which one constantly reverts

a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

Webster

hobbyhorse (n.)

A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.

A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride.

A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion.

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Hobbyhorse

a topic to which one constantly reverts, a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to rideA s

Entertainment,hobby,Hobby,pursuit,sport,entertainment,Pastime,Recreation,distraction,diversion

No antonyms found.

hobby => Hobby, hobbs => hobs, hobbly => unsteady, hobblingly => limpingly, hobbling => Hobble,